'It's not me, it's you', she had said. She had looked at you in pity, down in Donnie Darko's good ol' fashioned downtown's diner, where you two first met. You thought she was different, unique. Why else would she have been in that shabby ol' jazz diner? At the time, you thought you could lose … Continue reading Genius and Aloneness: Tokio Myers – Angel
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To That Special Someone (You Know Who You Are): Dropkick Murphys – Rose Tattoo
I’d wake up every morning and before I’d start each day, I’d take a drag from last night’s cigarette that’s smoldered in its tray, down a little something and then be on my way. This song’s all about loving that certain special someone throughout life. Life is painful, and rough, no matter who you … Continue reading To That Special Someone (You Know Who You Are): Dropkick Murphys – Rose Tattoo
Come Dance With Me: Oscar and the Wolf – “Moonshine” live @Pias Nites
The moon lits up the whole terrace. There's something magical about waking up at night, stepping out into the winter cold, listening to the city silence, growing a tobacco cigarette and thinking of that same old same old piece of writing wrapped up in your wollen jacket pocket. You look at the ink on the … Continue reading Come Dance With Me: Oscar and the Wolf – “Moonshine” live @Pias Nites
Go for The One Who Doesn’t Like You: Martin Solveig – Rejection
So I read an article the other day. About romance. Don't go for the one who obviously doesn't like you. That's what I learnt. Cause you deserve better - ... Wait. ... Wait. ... I'm sorry. I had to restrain myself from laughing my ass off there. Aaaaahaa ... Rejection. Yes. Rejection. It hurts, … Continue reading Go for The One Who Doesn’t Like You: Martin Solveig – Rejection
Mind Tricks in Relationships: Warhaus – Love’s a Stranger
In love, we all want to possess that one loving perfectionistic mask, the ultimate partner for life, the soulmate of my own mask, behind which lies the ultimate mess. The things one can do with artistic vulnerability and a 300€-camera. They say it's naive (how we're passing by) trying to look the entire world … Continue reading Mind Tricks in Relationships: Warhaus – Love’s a Stranger
Fight Club But With Words: Charles Pasi – Farewell My Love
You treat me bad, you make me weep and more, ... you drive me mad. That's what my girlfriend says. And apparently she knows this place couples go to. It's a place somewhere underground called a "fight club". And couples go there for couple therapy. They punch each other with words in the comfort … Continue reading Fight Club But With Words: Charles Pasi – Farewell My Love
Why Being Beautiful Sucks: Degiheugi – Betty
Short story inspired by the music video of the song "Betty" by Degiheugi. There's something really fulfilling about acting as a day job. It can temporarily fool you that you too are worth something, worth some loving. Cause I too need someone to hold me, kiss me, on and on, just because of the … Continue reading Why Being Beautiful Sucks: Degiheugi – Betty
To be Vulnerable in Love: Joy Wellboy – Lay Down Your Blade
This music video right here is probably the best cry out there for couples just getting to know each other, or just starting to be vulnerable around each other. You say you don't need to be a gentleman to me. Which is fine. It's even a compliment really. Because honestly, we all know I can … Continue reading To be Vulnerable in Love: Joy Wellboy – Lay Down Your Blade
Brace Yourself: Here Comes the Feeling
Inspired by music video: Until the Ribbon Breaks – Here Comes the Feeling Sitting ducks on razorblades, just waiting to be swallowed by the soup. That’s how deep inner pain feels. Specifically the kind that keeps popping up. Like rejection. And you know exactly how it feels. So you’re mentally preparing to let it … Continue reading Brace Yourself: Here Comes the Feeling
Brain and Heart Meet in Identity Crisis: K’s Choice – Believe
Tomorrow I was nothing. But today is different. Yesterday I'll be. But today is different. You know that moment you're about to switch off your thinking gear? Ah, the Brain. The terrible master when in perfectionist-mode. The inspiring leader when in fuck off-mode. Tell me if it's me holding on and on to love what else is … Continue reading Brain and Heart Meet in Identity Crisis: K’s Choice – Believe
The Critical Goose 